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Prime Contractor - US Operations

$297 USD

Our Prime Contractor - US Operations course provides the specialized knowledge you need to navigate complex legal responsibilities while maintaining operational excellence.

This isn't basic OSHA training—it's advanced instruction specifically designed for the unique challenges prime contractors face in multi-employer environments.

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LESSON PREVIEW:

How Prime Contractor is Established

This lesson covers contractual designations, licensing and qualification requirements, bidding and procurement processes, and registration obligations with state and federal authorities.

It provides a clear understanding of how prime contractors become established on a project.

The mechanisms that validate their authority and the framework for distributing accountability for safety down the subcontractor chain.

 

In this online course, you will learn

In June 2015, six young people lost their lives when a Berkeley apartment balcony collapsed during a celebration. The investigation revealed a sobering truth: this wasn't an act of fate—it was the result of preventable failures in construction oversight and safety management. The prime contractor faced tens of millions in settlements, license revocation, and irreparable reputational damage.

This tragedy illustrates a critical challenge facing today's construction industry: Prime contractors bear ultimate responsibility for project safety, yet many lack a comprehensive understanding of their legal obligations under OSHA's multi-employer worksite doctrine and 29 CFR 1926 regulations.

Prime Contractor Safety Management for US Operations is a comprehensive, self-paced course that equips you with the knowledge and strategies to fulfill your critical safety obligations on multi-employer construction sites.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of how landmark cases shape your legal exposure and discover practical implementation strategies that protect both your workforce and your bottom line.

Subcontractor Control

Master the pillars of effective subcontractor management—from prequalification, to alignment, through active phase monitoring and performance review.

Practical Implementation

Move beyond checklists and basic frameworks to develop a contractor management system right-sized for your operations.

Legal Mastery

Understand the evolution from the Walsh-Healey Act through modern OSHA enforcement, including landmark cases like Summit Contractors v. Secretary of Labor that shape industry accountability.

Prime Contractor Safety Management - US Operations

  1. Section 1 Foundation and Context

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 1.1 Introduction
    2. Lesson 1.2 Prime Contractor Foundations
    3. Lesson 1.3 How Prime Contractor is Established
    4. Section 1 Foundation and Context Quiz

  2. Section 2 Legal Framework

    7 lessons
    1. Lesson 2.1 Contracts in Construction
    2. Lesson 2.2 The legal Basis for Prime Contractor - Part 1
    3. Lesson 2.3 The Legal Basis for Prime Contractor - Part 2
    4. Lesson 2.4 Vicarious Liability - General Principles
    5. Lesson 2.5 Vicarious Liability - Prime Contractor Applications
    6. 2.6 Vicarious Liability - Case Study
    7. The Legal Framework Quiz

  3. Section 3 Legislative and Regulatory Development

    7 lessons
    1. Lesson 3.1 The Legislative Framework
    2. Lesson 3.2 The Historical Development of OSH Legislation
    3. Lesson 3.3 The Construction Safety Act of 1969
    4. Lesson 3.4 The OSHA Act of 1970
    5. Lesson 3.5 The Multi-Employer Workplace Doctrine
    6. Lesson 3.6 How OSHA Applies the Multi-Employer Workplace Doctrine
    7. The Legislative and Regulatory Development Quiz

  4. Section 4 Current Regulations and Implementation

    2 lessons
    1. Lesson 4.1 29 CFR 1926 Overview
    2. 29 CFR 1926 Overview Quiz

  5. Section 5 Landmark Events and Modern Developments

    5 lessons
    1. Lesson 5.1 Landmark Events - Part 1 - Summit Contractors
    2. Lesson 5.2 Landmark Events - Part 2 - Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
    3. Lesson 5.3 Landmark Events - Part 3 - Electronic Reporting Rule
    4. Lesson 5.4 Recent Enforcement Trends
    5. Landmark Events and Modern Developments Quiz

  6. Section 6 Core Responsibilities and Implementation

    7 lessons
    1. Lesson 6.1 Core Responsibilities 1 - Full Performance
    2. Lesson 6.2 Core Responsibilities 2 - Subcontractor Management
    3. Lesson 6.3 Core Responsibilities 3 - CFR 1926 - Part 1
    4. Lesson 6.4 Core Responsibilities 4 - CFR 1926 - Part 2
    5. Lesson 6.5 Best Practices and Implementation Guidance
    6. Lesson 6.6 Advanced Safety Management Systems
    7. Section 6 Core Responsibilities and Implementation Quiz

  7. Section 7 Course Review

    2 lessons
    1. Lesson 7.1 Course Review
    2. Course Review Quiz